NY DMV MOTORCYCLE PERMIT FINAL PAPER
2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS 100
PERCENT CORRECT
◉ Limiting the length of your trip, taking frequent rest breaks and
protecting yourself from the elements Answer: You can prevent and
overcome fatigue on motorcycle rides by
◉ take frequent rest breaks Answer: The best way to prevent and
overcome fatigue while riding is to
◉ Should give a clear view to either side Answer: Eye protection
◉ should not be worn at night Answer: Tinted eye protection
◉ At an angle Answer: When preparing to enter the roadway from
the roadside, you should position your motorcycle
◉ Never ride in groups of more than three, ride in pairs whenever
possible and put the newest riders at the rear Answer: When you
ride in a group, you should
,◉ Using both brakes at the same time Answer: What is the safest
braking method?
◉ Increase your speed Answer: Which of the following should not be
done at night?
◉ at lower speeds Answer: Most motorcycle crashes occur:
◉ on short trips Answer: Most motorcycle crashes happen:
◉ Left Answer: When you pass parked cars, which lane position
should you ride in?
◉ keep it locked until you have stopped Answer: If you accidentally
lock the rear brake on a good traction surface
◉ The shoulder is often sandy and may provide less traction.
Answer: Why can pulling over to the side of the road be more
hazardous to motorcycles than cars?
◉ lean at the same angle as the motorcycle Answer: In normal turns,
you should
, ◉ the lane next to you and the far lane Answer: Before changing
lanes on a multi-lane road, you should check
◉ Look over your shoulder, check your mirrors and Check your blind
spots Answer: Before changing lanes
◉ remain in first gear Answer: You should ______ while stopped at
intersection
◉ brightly-colored or reflective Answer: Wear ___________ clothing to
increase your chances of being seen.
◉ brake before or after swerving Answer: When you swerve, always
◉ how fast you drink Answer: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is
influenced by
◉ completely covers arms and legs Answer: When riding,
motoryclists should wear clothing that
◉ It is hard to judge how far away a motorcycle is, Motorcycles are
hard to see, and It is difficult to judge a motorcycle's speed Answer:
Drivers often fail to see a motorcycle headed toward them. Why?
2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS 100
PERCENT CORRECT
◉ Limiting the length of your trip, taking frequent rest breaks and
protecting yourself from the elements Answer: You can prevent and
overcome fatigue on motorcycle rides by
◉ take frequent rest breaks Answer: The best way to prevent and
overcome fatigue while riding is to
◉ Should give a clear view to either side Answer: Eye protection
◉ should not be worn at night Answer: Tinted eye protection
◉ At an angle Answer: When preparing to enter the roadway from
the roadside, you should position your motorcycle
◉ Never ride in groups of more than three, ride in pairs whenever
possible and put the newest riders at the rear Answer: When you
ride in a group, you should
,◉ Using both brakes at the same time Answer: What is the safest
braking method?
◉ Increase your speed Answer: Which of the following should not be
done at night?
◉ at lower speeds Answer: Most motorcycle crashes occur:
◉ on short trips Answer: Most motorcycle crashes happen:
◉ Left Answer: When you pass parked cars, which lane position
should you ride in?
◉ keep it locked until you have stopped Answer: If you accidentally
lock the rear brake on a good traction surface
◉ The shoulder is often sandy and may provide less traction.
Answer: Why can pulling over to the side of the road be more
hazardous to motorcycles than cars?
◉ lean at the same angle as the motorcycle Answer: In normal turns,
you should
, ◉ the lane next to you and the far lane Answer: Before changing
lanes on a multi-lane road, you should check
◉ Look over your shoulder, check your mirrors and Check your blind
spots Answer: Before changing lanes
◉ remain in first gear Answer: You should ______ while stopped at
intersection
◉ brightly-colored or reflective Answer: Wear ___________ clothing to
increase your chances of being seen.
◉ brake before or after swerving Answer: When you swerve, always
◉ how fast you drink Answer: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is
influenced by
◉ completely covers arms and legs Answer: When riding,
motoryclists should wear clothing that
◉ It is hard to judge how far away a motorcycle is, Motorcycles are
hard to see, and It is difficult to judge a motorcycle's speed Answer:
Drivers often fail to see a motorcycle headed toward them. Why?
